Avisos

Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 3:58AM EDT until June 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103.* WHERE...Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), NorthernQueens, Richmond (Staten Island), and Southern Queens Counties.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.New York City residents should call 3 1 1 to identify cooling centerlocations and obtain 'Beat the Heat' safety tips.A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidityis expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two ormore consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental healthconditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioningcan be much hotter than outdoor temperatures.Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that hasair conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continueto seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and fora few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerablefriends, family members and neighbors.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued June 22 at 8:41AM EDT by NWS Upton NYThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation hasissued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties:New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk,Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam.until 11 PM EDT this evening.Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater thanan Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground LevelOzone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way tocorrelate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higherthe AQI value, the greater the health concern.When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department ofHealth recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuousoutdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse healtheffects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects ofelevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those withpreexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personalphysician.A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New Yorkresidents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The tollfree number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 1:53PM EDT by NWS Upton NYAt 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overRutherford, moving east at 25 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects ispossible.This strong thunderstorm will be near...Secaucus and Ridgefield around 200 PM EDT.Mott Haven and RFK Bridge around 205 PM EDT.Laguardia Airport and Jackson Heights around 210 PM EDT.Flushing around 215 PM EDT.Forest Hills and Whitestone around 220 PM EDT.Jamaica and Bayside around 225 PM EDT.Little Neck around 230 PM EDT.If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safeshelter inside a building or vehicle.This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radiostations and available television stations for additional informationand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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